I N T H I S U N I T. . . You will discover the characteristics that make the Earth a unique planet in the solar system. You will understand how the Earth is studied from a geographic point of view. You will take action. You will highlight the importance of space research for understanding our planet and improving our daily lives. The Earth's natural resources are being depleted. Extracting minerals and water from the thousands of near-Earth asteroids may be the solution. 2020 The Crew Dragon became the first privately owned spacecraft to transport astronauts into space. 2004 The Spirit and Opportunity rovers landed on Mars. 1998 The first module of the International Space Station was launched into orbit. There are about 5,000 satellites orbiting the Earth. About 2,000 of these satellites are currently active. What are the satellites we send into space for? Observation of the Earth Navigation and localisation Telecommunications 1990 The first space telescope, Hubble, was launched. 1969 Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the Moon. 1981 The space shuttle Columbia became operational. 1963 Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman to go into space. 1961 Yuri Gagarin was the first human being to travel into space. 1957 The first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, was launched. 1,308 United States of America 356 China 167 Russia 130 United Kingdom 78 Japan 58 India 39 Canada 17 Spain Satellites orbiting the Earth Is investment in space exploration worthwhile? CHALLE NGE The development of technological innovations has been essential to space exploration . You will make a catalogue of the space technology we use in ever yday life to highlight its importance. 9
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